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Childhood memories are evoked as Leslie Crowther presents the quiz that takes a journey back to children's radio, TV, books, films and comic favourites. Guests this week: Tommy Boyd, Toni Arthur, Don Maclean and Timmy Mallett. Producer Andy Aliffe

Contributors

Unknown:
Leslie Crowther
Unknown:
Tommy Boyd
Unknown:
Toni Arthur
Unknown:
Don MacLean
Unknown:
Timmy Mallett.
Producer:
Andy Aliffe

BBC Concert Orchestra 40th Anniversary Tour Live from the Guildhall, Plymouth.
Michael Reed conducts. Friday Night's star singers Cynthia Glover and John Lawrenson with the Nigel Brooks Singers.
Featured orchestral soloist: Stephen Bell (French horn). Tonight's programme focuses largely on music by the man affectionately known as "Mister Friday Night", the late Sidney Torch , and features two of the programme's best-loved singers.
Introduced by Robin Boyle.
Producer Alan Boyd
Including at: 8.20-8.40 Douglas Mounce talks about the musical heritage of Plymouth.
(In association with Plymouth Music Trust)

Contributors

Unknown:
Michael Reed
Singers:
Cynthia Glover
Singers:
John Lawrenson
Soloist:
Stephen Bell
Unknown:
Sidney Torch
Introduced By:
Robin Boyle.
Producer:
Alan Boyd
Talks:
Douglas Mounce

Tony Staveacre reports on his visits to two festivals. First, the 1992 Glastonbury Festival. Did Lou Reed , Alison Moyet and Ned's Atomic Dustbin offer musical surprises? Where was the DIY psychedelia and how was the industrial strength scrumpy?
In contrast, the Great Elm Festival: very different musical delights, served up in a country kitchen.
Also: Johnny Coppin talks about the Laurie Lee poems he has set to music. Producer Stuart Hobday

Contributors

Unknown:
Lou Reed
Unknown:
Alison Moyet
Talks:
Johnny Coppin
Unknown:
Laurie Lee
Producer:
Stuart Hobday

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